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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 6-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mother change at the end of the book?
(a) She cares about her son.
(b) She forgives her husband.
(c) She stops needing money.
(d) She becomes beautiful again.

2. How does Barrett feel about his talks with Paul?
(a) He loves them.
(b) He hates them.
(c) He is left perplexed by them.
(d) He is amused by them.

3. How does Mother describe her monetary situation after getting the birthday money?
(a) Middle class.
(b) Rich.
(c) Luxurious.
(d) Above poverty.

4. Who has helped Barrett make his fortune?
(a) Joan.
(b) God.
(c) Olliver.
(d) Paul.

5. How does Barrett safeguard unsure bets?
(a) He only bets borrowed money.
(b) He insures his money.
(c) He makes more than one bet when Paul isn't sure.
(d) He makes small bets when Paul isn't sure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mother thinking about while she is at a party?

2. Who sends something to Mother every year on her birthday?

3. Who does Mother blame in private for being so poor?

4. How does the author describe Mother's taste in things?

5. How does Barrett know what to bet on?

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